Fragrance comparison

Emir vs G.Nejman Emir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

Emir

M. Micallef

3.86525 votes

Rank #3,747 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

100%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

G.Nejman Emir

G. Nejman

4.2861 votes

Rank #12,401 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G.Nejman Emir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
G.Nejman Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Emir2/7

G.Nejman Emir5/7

Ratings & consensus: G.Nejman Emir
Community sentiment: G.Nejman Emir
Longevity: G.Nejman Emir
Sillage & projection: G.Nejman Emir
Value for money: Emir
Versatility: G.Nejman Emir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EmirM. Micallef

G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 525 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

388 votes

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityG.Nejman Emir

SillageG.Nejman Emir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

oud77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match100%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Geranium and White Pepper. Durations are only published for G.Nejman Emir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring10

Summer0

Fall81

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,747

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emir by M. Micallef is a woody, spicy fragrance launched in 2010. It features a sharp opening of grapefruit and orange that transitions into a heart of geranium, sage, and white pepper. The base anchors the scent with a dominant agarwood and patchouli accord. It is a bold, masculine choice suitable for cooler autumn a…

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G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emir or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir takes 5 of 7 categories. Emir is rated 3.86/5 from 525 votes; G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes. Choose Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emir or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir lasts longest (G.Nejman Emir 84/100, Emir 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emir or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir projects furthest (G.Nejman Emir 79/100, Emir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emir and G.Nejman Emir smell similar?

Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Geranium and White Pepper.

Is Emir or G.Nejman Emir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emir is the stronger pick. For winter, Emir is the stronger pick. G.Nejman Emir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emir and G.Nejman Emir?

Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.